Interaction Checker

Contraindicated

Serious - Use Alternative

Significant - Monitor Closely

Minor

Adverse Effects

Frequency Not Defined

GI irritation

Nausea

Stomach cramping

Staining of teeth

Heartburn

Vomiting

Constipation

Diarrhea

Discoloration of urine

Dark color stools

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Warnings

Black Box Warnings

Severe iron toxicity may occur in overdose, particularly when ingested by children; iron is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 yr; store out of children’s reach and in children-resistant containers

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Hemochromatosis

Hemosiderosis

Hemolytic anemia

Anemia other than iron-deficiency anemia

Cautions

Oral absorption variable and incomplete

Avoid with peptic ulcer, enteritis, or ulcerative colitis

Avoid with frequent blood transfusions

Iron stores in elderly are usually normal; anemia of chronic disease often seen in elderly is caused by inability of reticuloendothelial system to use available iron stores